I just accepted a new job in Mission Hills and the first thing my family said to me was "WOW! You'll be right next to the Bear Pit". The restaurant is a long-standing tradition for us. No frills at all-the floor is covered in sawdust- just really great BBQ. Your meal starts with a little bowl of pickles and carrots. Then you have to choose...the best thing here are the sandwiches on garlic toast. They won't let you pick these as a side to your meals (which I could never understand since they are the same price as fried) but you should order the little fried round potatoes. Be sure to take home a few bottles of the awesome BBQ sauce- both varieties. The waitresses can be very rude here, if not just inattentive...try to think of this as part of the experience.
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